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Bible bombshell as previously unexplored area reveals evidence of huge battle
Egypt
Researchers have discovered evidence which suggests one of the great Biblical kings was defeated by a huge Egyptian army as the mysterious 'Area X' is explored
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'Missing nails from Jesus' crucifixion' unearthed in high priest's Jerusalem burial cave
Religion
Two Roman-era nails were discovered in a burial cave in south Jerusalem in 1990, with filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici now alleging they were used in Jesus' crucifixion
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Pope Leo loved cocaine so much he laced his wine with it and became face of new drink
Religion
The pope invited the drink's maker to Rome, adorned him with a golden medal and wrote him a personal letter
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'Incredible' scientific discovery proves Moses did part Red Sea and how he did it
Religion
A key moment in Christianity, Islam and Judaism which requires a certain amount of faith to believe could have happened - now has a plausible scientific explanation
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'Greatest religious discovery since Dead Sea Scrolls' rewrites religious history
Religion
A sprawling 581-square-foot mosaic, discovered by a prisoner at Megiddo jail, features an ancient Greek inscription that declares Jesus "God" - the earliest known instance of such a declaration
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Archaeologists find 'incredible' stone at Biblical site with 'huge significance'
Religion
The basalt stone, which dates back to the time of the Roman Empire, was discovered in an area of Israel where it is believed Jesus performed his miracle of walking on water
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Holy Grail 'found' by archaeologists in 'awesome' discovery just like Indiana Jones
Religion
Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be the Holy Grail cup beneath the Jordanian Treasury, the iconic building used as the temple in the Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
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Scientific evidence on whether Adam and Eve really did exist
Religion
The story of Adam and Eve, the first man and woman to be created by God, is one of the most famous in the Bible. But many question whether they really existed - but science has tried to answer that
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Bible's biggest miracle 'debunked' by scientists who say it was actually a 'coincidence'
Religion
It's one of the most famous miracles in The Bible - but scientists now believe the event was caused by something not so divine
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'Lost Gospel' claims Jesus married Mary Magdalene and had two children
Religion
A 'Lost Gospel' that is 1,500 years old has claimed that Jesus Christ married Mary Magdalene and had two children with her, according to its translators
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Archaeologists 'have found' house where Jesus held Last Supper for 12 disciples
Religion
The room is briefly described in the Book of Luke 22:11-13, when Jesus requested a large, furnished upper room where he and his disciples could eat their Passover meal together
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Archaeologists 'confirm' site of Jesus' first miracle where he turned water into wine
Religion
The location of the miracle has been the subject of theological debate for centuries - but now archaeologists believe they may have found the answer
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Dublin school finds relic of saint hidden in an altar: 'It's real life Indiana Jones'
Dublin
Staff and students at St Vincent’s Secondary School in Glasnevin were ecstatic to discover an ancient piece of history
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Archaeologists' huge Noah's Ark 'discovery' as they 'find' remains of Biblical boat
Religion
An independent research team has used ground-penetrating radar to locate the ark, which the Bible says saved Noah, his family, and pairs of all animals from a global flood
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Dublin students warned about religious group seeking to establish 'wife factories'
Dublin
Dublin universities have urged students to exercise caution when interacting with the evangelical group on campus
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Irish archbishop calls for prayer as Conclave meets to select new Pope
Pope Francis
Archbishop Eamon Martin has invited Ireland to prayer as the search for Pope Francis' successor begins tomorrow
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Islamic Cultural Centre in Dublin closed after 'deeply troubling incident' and gardai alerted
Irish News
The centre shut after an incident over the weekend
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Fine Gael minister refused Communion at funeral Mass over stance on abortion
Catholic Church
Colm Burke was told he could not receive Communion and was informed that he had been excommunicated from the Catholic Church during a service in Cork
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800-year-old mummified remains destroyed after fire in Church of Ireland crypt
Dublin
The crypt at St. Michan's Church in Dublin was broken into this afternoon and a fire was started inside, leading to the destruction of several historic remains
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Relic of Saint Brigid returned to home town after around 1,000 years away
Religion
Hundreds of people gathered in Kildare for a homecoming event which was held in what is believed to be the 1,500th anniversary year of St Brigid’s death
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Pope says sexual pleasure is 'a gift from God' but warns against 'devil' of porn
Pope Francis I
Francis also told an audience in the Vatican yesterday that there was 'no condemnation' of sexual instinct in Christianity
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Iona Institute received over €250,000 in donations last year
Religion
There was a 30 per cent increase in donations for the Catholic advocacy group, which campaigned against repeal of the Eighth Amendment and the marriage equality referendum
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Church of England considers making God gender-neutral
Religion
Pronouns such as 'he' and 'him' will be deliberated upon as part of a gendered language analysis
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RTE Prime Time viewers praise 'brave' victim of abuse for speaking out amid Christian Brothers court controversy
RTE
“You’ll never, ever meet the person that you were going to be before it happened”
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